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Gov. Holcomb Announces That He Delivered On His Commitments Toward Equity And Opportunity In Indiana

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INDIANAPOLIS– Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb completed one of his August 2020 commitments to improve equity, inclusivity and opportunity by launching a public disparity data portal. The data dashboard delivers a view into current equity gaps that exist in health, public safety, social services, education and workforce. The information reveals key areas the state will focus on to address disparities in our communities and monitor overall progress throughout the state.

“I’m committed to removing the obstacles that perpetuate inequities in our communities. We must understand where we are before we can take steps toward achieving a truly level playing field,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Being transparent during the process is critical if we’re going to move forward together.”

In an August 2020 statewide address, Gov. Holcomb announced his intention to create Indiana’s first-ever Chief Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity officer (CEIOO). He appointed Karrah Herring to the cabinet role in November 2020 and she started in February 2021. Currently, CEIOO Herring is focused on creating and implementing a strategic plan to drive change in government culture and operations. Resources and information on this cabinet agency can be found on its newly created website here.  The website will also serve as an opportunity for the public to stay updated and connected with the CEIOO and provide a platform for the data portal.

“I’ve been connecting with stakeholders, community leaders, constituents and partners from across Indiana to better understand what resources and education are needed so that we can begin the journey toward systemic change,” Herring said. “The feedback I have received is the foundation of strategic initiatives my team is creating and implementing to move us toward opportunity and equity for all Hoosiers.”

Governor Holcomb also asked Commissioner of Higher Education Teresa Lubbers to work with DWD Director Fred Payne and the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet (GWC) to produce initial specific recommendations about how to create more opportunity for people of color by examining the state’s own workforce programs and policies. In response to that charge the GWC adopted recommendations at its meeting on Dec. 17, 2020, that included potential actions to ensure greater equity across the state’s talent development system.  A copy of these recommendations can be found here.

Governor Holcomb also announced his commitment to protect all citizens and state troopers by mandating the use of body cameras for every frontline Indiana State Police trooper in 2021. As of today, 509 personnel out of the nearly 800 troopers are equipped with body cameras. The remaining state troopers are expected to receive the equipment by Sept. 30.

Finally, Gov. Holcomb also announced a comprehensive third-party review of Indiana state police and law enforcement academy curriculum and training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). Hillard Heintze was selected in October 2020. The review is near completion and findings will be issued in early fall.

Click here for the CEIOO website and here to access the new portal.

Vincennes University Kicks Off 2021-22 Academic Year With Optimism And Excitement

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VINCENNES, Ind., August 12, 2021 – Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson opened the University’s 2021-22 academic year with messages of progress, success, and optimism.
Faculty and staff attended the annual Opening Meeting via Zoom on Monday, August 9, and there were many impressive highlights as members of the executive team shared progress made toward goals in VU’s strategic plan, “Going Further, Faster.”
Notably, VU increased fall-to-spring student retention to 80.9 percent from fall 2019 to spring 2020 (up from 78.3 percent in spring 2019), showing the University is closing in on its 2022 goal of 83 percent retention. This update came on the heels of a July 2021 report from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education showing that VU’s on-time graduation rate rose significantly to 33 percent for the cohort that began in fall 2018.
Driving the improvement in these metrics are the significant efforts VU has made in creating an environment that fosters student success. The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Council (DEI) is focused on ensuring that all students experience a successful and outstanding college journey. Resources and supports such as the Student Success Center, faculty advisors, academic coaches, Collaborative Opportunities for Postsecondary Education (COPE) program, Student Transition into Educational (STEP) program, Experience VU program, Knowledge Market, tracking attendance and performance of students system, Office of Diverse Abilities and Accommodations, and Counseling Center are readily available to every student.
Provost Dr. Laura Treanor reported on the University’s launch of Circleln, a National Science Foundation-funded all-in-one-studying app. It is VU’s latest initiative aimed at fostering success and enriching the experiences of students. The app enables them to connect outside of the classroom virtually with each other and with faculty. Treanor encourages all VU students to explore the new platform and to use the positive and personal connections created through it to their advantage.
VU invests in the success of its students through a variety of programs and initiatives. Johnson shared how VU has dedicated substantial funds toward residential scholarships on the Vincennes Campus along with an estimated half-million dollars in additional scholarships for the University’s sites and campuses.
Vice-President of Financial Services Linda Waldroup reported that VU and the VU Foundation enjoyed a stellar year and received more than $15 million in grants and donations. VU was the recipient of two major Lilly Endowment grants that will fund the creation of the Center for Applied Robotics and Automation, and the introduction of collaborative robots in VU labs at Vincennes, Jasper, Lebanon, and several of VU’s CTE Early Colleges throughout Indiana. Lilly grants will also support work-based learning opportunities, including the development of Techmester, a summer residential experience where CTE Early College students attend classes on the Vincennes campus, and a STEM Academy focused on high school students interested in learning about STEM careers and the postsecondary educational paths needed to pursue them.
Vice-President of Workplace Development and Community Services David Tucker stressed there are great opportunities for VU to make strides in workforce development, even during a pandemic. Tucker praised VU faculty and staff for making the Amazon Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship Program a huge success. He also pointed to other success stories, including new Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapters at the Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis and Automation and Robotics Academy (ARA) at the VU Jasper Campus.
Faculty and staff were celebrated throughout the Opening Meeting. Peer Recognition Award recipients were announced, service anniversaries were recognized, and new hires and employees in new roles were introduced.
During the virtual gathering, Johnson strongly urged all students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to help protect the health of the VU Community. VU has partnered with the Knox County Health Department and will host an on-campus vaccine clinic on Wednesday, August 24, at Green Activities Center, 2-6 p.m. EDT.
Friday marks the end of a key week for VU faculty and staff as they prepare for Fall Semester 2021. A series of professional development sessions took place throughout the week focusing on a wide range of topics, including VU’s Culture of Civility; Easing the Post-Pandemic Transition for Students; and Insight into Diversity: The Latino Community, led by Marlene Dotson, President and CEO of the Indiana Latino Institute, and colleagues Maria Quiroz-Southwood and Emily Price.
Fall classes begin Monday, August 16.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP POLITICAL DIRECTOR MARY JO KAISER RETIRES TODAY

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After 10 years the highly respected and extremely effective Political Coordinator for the Vanderburgh County GOP party is officially calling it quits.

Having worked 40 plus years as a Secretary/Administrative Assistant in the private sector for several different companies the idea of retiring had seemed like a perfect plan for political activist Mary Jo Kaiser.  However, it didn’t take Mary Jo Kaiser very long to realize retirement is not for everyone.

When then Vanderburgh County GOP Chairman, Wayne Parke, emailed her asking her if she knew someone interested in a part-time position with the Republican Party, she reached out to several women who were looking for a part-time job.  An AHA moment made her realize that this was an opportunity for her.

On Halloween, 2011, Mary Jo Kaiser started working part-time as the Political Coordinator for the Vanderburgh County Republican Party.  Some of the things that intrigued her, during her tenure at the Vanderburgh County GOP were:

  • Really enjoyed working with Lloyd Winnecke when he was running for Mayor of Evansville during his first term.  She had never seen a candidate “work the room” and was impressed with his sincerity with each person he met.
  • Election days were awesome from the time our campaign office opened until the end of the after-election event at 10:00 pm.  Watching our party official’s excitement as the results were announced was an intriguing experience.
  • Working with our dedicated appointed and elected officials over the years.

In June 2012, Mary Jo Kaiser was promoted to the position of Political Director of the Vanderburgh County Republican Party.  While the job did not change much, the opportunities over the next several years were amazing:

  • She really enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life while planning and coordinating social and political events.
  • Another exciting time for Mary Jo was when Governor Holcomb and his campaign team came to our campaign headquarters parking lot to have a rally.
  • She also served as a delegate at State Conventions in Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, and Evansville.
  • Mary Jo said that the most exciting experience of her time in her position at local GOP was welcoming President Trump as he exited his car in the Ford Center on behalf of the senior citizens of Southern Indiana.  She said, “when he shook her hand, she felt his focus was totally on her during their brief conversation.  When they posed for pictures, he was standing behind me with his hands on her shoulders”.

Today Mary Jo Kaiser begins retirement for the second time in her working career. We wish her well in her new adventures, but hope she will take time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

Mary Jo Kaiser has served her political party and community with dedication, class, and grace.

BIO OF MARY JO KAISER

  • Born and raised in Evansville
  • No. 6 in a family of 13
  • Graduated from Mater Dei High School
  • Attended Evansville College
  • Married Leo Kaiser in 1962 -they have a son Rock Kaiser – Wife Mary Beth – Three Grandchildren – Emma Follman (Ben) Joe Kaiser (Judii) Paige Kaiser (Freshman at Purdue.
  • Member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and Participated in St. Mary of the Woods External Degree Program.
  • Certified as a CPS (Certified Professional Secretary

 

WEEKLY DEATH REPORTS FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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WEEKLY DEATH REPORTS FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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Arts Council Awards $44,000 To Support Evansville Youth Arts Programs

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EVANSVILLE – The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana awarded $44,000 to 15 local organizations and schools this week.
The grants allow the groups to create and continue unique arts programming for Vanderburgh County students.
The 15 schools and organizations applied for the Arts Council’s annual Sponsorship of the Arts grant this spring. An Arts Council committee selected the organizations over the summer. The funding comes from the Arts Council’s Community Arts Fund.
“Children thrive when provided opportunities for creativity and expression,” said Anne McKim, executive director of The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. “The 2021 Sponsorship Grant programs will allow thousands of young people to participate in the arts in their schools and throughout our community, and we’re delighted to be a catalyst for this inspiration and enrichment.”
Organization/School Amount
AIS Diamond Middle School, $500
Children’s Center for Dance Education, $1,500
Culver Family Learning Center, $500
Evansville Lutheran School, $3,000
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, $4,570
F.J. Reitz High School Department of Theatre, $4,050
Highland Elementary School, $5,000
Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe), $4,250
McGary Middle School, $300
Memorial Community Development Corp., $3,000
North High School, $4,794
Signature School, $2,000
University of Evansville, $4,000
Washington Middle School / Twymon Art Gallery, $5,000
William Henry Harrison High School, $1,536
FOOTNOTE: Caze Elementary School students painting birdhouses during the last week of school in May 2021. The program was funded through a Sponsorship of the Arts grant from the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana.

Roberts Tapped As Interim Dean of College Of Liberal Arts At USI

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Dr. Melinda Roberts, Professor of Criminal Justice, has accepted the position of Interim Dean of the University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts, effective Thursday, August 12. She previously served as Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

Prior to her appointment as Associate Dean, Roberts served on a variety of USI committees and advisory positions, including the USI Sexual Assault and Gender Violence Prevention Group, Study Abroad Committee, Student Publications Committee and curriculum review committees for both the Criminal Justice and Gender Studies programs. She has served as faculty mentor to student research projects and helps oversee the annual “Flowers on the Lake” and “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” campus events.

Academically, her research interests are in the areas of courts and law, program evaluation, and gender, race and justice. Recent published work includes peer-reviewed articles on mentorship in offender reentry, body-worn camera effectiveness and a book titled Gender Attitudes and Violence Against Women. She serves on the Evansville Police Department Promotional Board, Aurora Board of Directors, and is the Vice-President of the Southwest Indiana Regional Coalition Against Trafficking. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Maryville College and master’s and doctoral degrees in criminal justice from Washington State University.

The College of Liberal Arts is one of four colleges at the University of Southern Indiana. It offers more than 30 majors and emphases and a similar number of minors in the departments of Art and Design; Communications; Criminal Justice; English; Global Studies; History; Performing Arts; Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy; Psychology; Social Work; Sociology; and World Languages and Cultures.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGE

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGE

Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office: Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

Chevron Dewayne Mustgrove

Count 1 – HC – Robbery : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Theft : 6F : Pending

Michael Joseph Humpert

Count 1 – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person With a Passenger Less Than 18 Years of Age : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Neglect of a Dependent : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Neglect of a Dependent : 6F : Pending

Kristerpher Harris

Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Criminal Confinement : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Residential Entry : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – Interference with the Reporting of a Crime : AM : Pending
  Count 5 – Criminal Mischief : BM : Pending

Randall Duane Warren

  Count 1 – Criminal Trespass : 6F : Pending

Michael Shawn Porter

Count 1 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Levi Michael Logan Hopper

  Count 1 – HC – (Attempt) Escape : 5F : Pending

Philip Richard Wadlington

  Count 1 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Possession of a Controlled Substance : AM : Pending

Brandon Keith Warren Hart

Count 1 – Invasion of Privacy : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Criminal Trespass : 6F : Pending

Gregory Mason Gunn

Count 1 – HC – Bribery : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Disorderly Conduct : BM : Pending
 

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Office Administrator
ACT Resources – Evansville, IN
$15 an hour
Responsive employer
Pay will start at $15 per hour. A good candidate will be proficient with computers and have excellent communication skills.
Easily apply
2 days ago
Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant
DealerStrong – Evansville, IN
$16 – $25 an hour
Days only – some flexibility on hours. Must be experienced with excel/google sheets beyond adding data to a file and creating sums.
Easily apply
Just posted
Clerical Associate
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules — Full time/part-time/supplemental — Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Schedule: Part Time – 40, Day/Evening.
1 day ago
PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK
United States Postal Service 3.4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$18.69 an hour
Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. PSEs can be scheduled any hours and the position is intended to be very flexible…
2 days ago
Business Office Assistant – Brentwood
Golden LivingCenters 3.2/5 rating – Evansville, IN
No waiting period for enrollment. Disability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage. Maintains all personnel records, employee medical records, and…
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Administrative Coordinator – Tri-State Community Clinics, Full Time, Days
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
No weekends or holidays, including Christmas Eve. At Tri State Community Clinics, local healthcare professionals provide onsite comprehensive primary care…
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Administrative Assistant
MetroNet 3.8/5 rating – Evansville, IN
401(k) company match and 100% vested on day 1. 80% of Medical premiums paid for by company. Company paid Disability and Life insurance.
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Administrative Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Associate’s degree in business preferred.
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1 day ago
Receptionist
Cintas 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Cintas is seeking a Receptionist. Responsibilities include answering and directing all incoming phone calls in a professional and positive manner; monitoring…
3 days ago
Part time Office Cleaner
Kleenco Cleaning Service 4.7/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$10 – $20 an hour
Part time cleaner needed for East-side office. Hours are from 6:00 until finished. Standard duties include wiping and dusting, emptying trash cans, cleaning…
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1 day ago
Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Fine & Hatfield 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$13 – $14 an hour
Downtown Evansville law firm is currently searching for a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. Welcoming visitors by greeting them in a professional…
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2 days ago
Clinic Office Administrator
Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics 2.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$13 an hour
We also offer on the job training, sick/vacation time, health benefits, paid holidays, and 401K with a company match! Must have professional phone etiquette.
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7 days ago
Eligibility Assistant – Receptionist
DFR 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
This position will provide general office support and assistance for case workers and clients applying for public assistance. Answer and direct incoming calls.
1 day ago
Medical Office Assistant – Wound Care Center
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Nights. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers at various locations.
1 day ago
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT, PELVIC HEALTH, FULL-TIME, 40HRS/WK
Deaconess Women’s Hospital 5/5 rating – Newburgh, IN
Benefits include: tuition reimbursement, PTO accrual starting at hire (8.93 hrs PTO/pay), health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with…
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Front Desk Receptionist
Westside Family Eyecare – Evansville, IN
$10 – $14 an hour
Responsive employer
Checking patients out after their exam. Entering exam fees into the ledger. Entering contact and glasses orders into the ledger.
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Receptionist
SCI Shared Resources, LLC 3.1/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Ability to work schedule including Saturday and or Sunday and beyond standard business hours. Receives client families and visitors at the front desk by…
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Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Schedule: Full Time – 64, Day/Evening.
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University of Evansville 4.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
The administrative assistant is responsible for providing support to the office of Alumni and Engagement which consists of alumni, donor relations, and annual…
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Medical Receptionist ( PART-TIME)
ECHO Community Healthcare 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
This position is part time, 20 hours per week. Serves as the first point of contact/ registration for clients entering the clinic.
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Administrative Assistant
Home Instead 3.6/5 rating – Henderson, KY
You should be able to deal with complaints and give accurate information. The goal is to make guests and visitors feel comfortable and valued while on our…
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Veterinary Receptionist
Village East Animal Hospital 3.4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Must be friendly and have excellent communications skills as well as being a problem solver. Most importantly, must have true passion for pets and their humans…
1 day ago
Graduate Admissions Assistant, Graduate Studies – N21046N1
University of Southern Indiana 4.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
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Medical Receptionist – Pediatrics
ECHO Community Healthcare 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
ECHO Community Healthcare is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our employees and offers a competitive compensation and benefits…
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Receptionist – Atria Newburgh
Atria Senior Living 3.2/5 rating – Newburgh, IN
Creates and prints fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents when necessary. Answers incoming telephone calls in a cheerful and…
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Medical Receptionist/Hearing Center
Midwest Ear Nose & Throat Surgery PSC – Evansville, IN
$13 – $14 an hour
Answering phones and scheduling appointments. Greeting patients, and checking them in and out for appointments. Collecting co-pays and other fees.
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6 days ago
Medical Receptionist
Alpha Solutions, LLC – Newburgh, IN
Responsive employer
Checking patients in and out. Documenting and scanning patient information into Compulink EMR. Supplying medical records to insurances when requested.
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2 days ago
Front Desk Receptionist
Holiday Health Care 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$10.00 – $10.82 an hour
Office administration: 1 year (Preferred). The candidate would be responsible for greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and other various administrative…
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PT CCEC Admin Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College 4.1/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$10 an hour
Work type: Part Time Hourly. This position supports CCEC’s needs for program management and student support. Must be capable of handling difficult situations.
3 days ago
Front Desk Manager
The Salon Professional Academy 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$11 – $13 an hour
Greet and check-in guests upon arrival. Answer and direct phone calls. Train students on front desk operations. Maintain retail area and place retail orders.
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3 days ago
Lead-Administrative Support – Full Time – Day Shift – Ortho Hospital
Ascension 3.7/5 rating – Newburgh, IN
Full Time (40 hours weekly). Responsible for organizing, coordinating and maintaining clerical functions for functional area or department.
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Executive Assistant
MM Coaching International – United States
$31,180 – $90,639 a year
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Office Administrator (Princeton, IN)
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Office Admin position *who will be in support of the sales and operations departments for our client. Starting pay is $13.25/hr *in Princeton, IN.
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Administrative Assistant
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$13.25 an hour
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Otters march on to extra innings victory

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The Evansville Otters rallied three times and scored six runs after the seventh inning to march on to an extra innings, walk-off victory over the Southern Illinois Miners by a final score of 9-8.

The Miners opened the scoring in the top of the first off of Otters’ starter Braden Scott, as Ariel Sandoval singled home Nolan Earley from second with two out to give Southern Illinois a 1-0 lead.

The Otters would flip the scorecard in the bottom of the second, when Miles Gordon drove in Dakota Phillips on a sacrifice fly and Andrew Penner singled home Andy DeJesus from third. After two innings of play, the Otters led 2-1.

The Miners would tie the game in the top of the fifth when Arturo Nieto doubled home Luke Mangieri from second. Southern Illinois wasted little time in regaining the lead in the top of the sixth, scoring twice on a double from Luke Mangieri to take a 4-2 advantage.

The Otters fell behind by their largest margin of the night when the Miners tallied another run in the top of the seventh, as Nolan Earley singled in Arturo Nieto from third before Ariel Sandoval drove in Bryant Flete with a sacrifice fly to center. Heading into the stretch, the Miners led 6-2.

Evansville would cut into the Miners’ lead in the bottom of the seventh when Jose Pujols scored from third on a wild pitch uncorked by reliever Blake Stelzer, pushing the score to 6-3.

Augie Gallardo and Joe Riley made their Otters debuts in relief of Scott’s start.

Heading into the penultimate frame, the Otters managed to tie the game thanks to a two-run triple for Miles Gordon and an RBI single for Jose Pujols. After eight innings the game was tied at 6-6.

Into the extra innings and the tenth inning, Logan Sawyer came on with the go-ahead run at second and nobody out, as the international tie-breaker rule came into effect. Following an infield error, Ariel Sandoval would hit a sacrifice fly to right to tie the game, before Jarrod Watkins would deliver a pinch-hit single that extended the Miners’ lead to two, 8-6.

The bottom of the tenth began with Dakota Phillips stationed at second as the international tie-breaker runner. In the first at-bat of the inning, Andy DeJesus put runners at the corners with a base hit to left. Then Miles Gordon brought the Otters within one with an RBI double that put the tying run at third with nobody out.

 

For the second time in the game, Jose Pujols would tie the game, this time in the bottom of the tenth and with a sac fly to center. Miles Gordon, the winning run, advanced on the fly ball. After Andrew Penner was hit by a pitch, Gary Mattis stepped to the plate with one out and a chance to win the game. Mattis walked it off with a bloop single to right that plated Gordon from third. The Otters thus won 9-8.

The comeback proved to be the Otters’ second stunning rally victory in a week, after Evansville overcame a six-run deficit entering the ninth inning Saturday against Lake Erie.

With the win, the Otters maintain sole possession of first place in the West Division, entering Thursday with a one-game lead over the Florence Y’alls.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. for Thursday’s rubber match from Bosse Field, and fans can follow a broadcast of the game on Frontier League LiveTV with a 6:20 p.m. pregame show.

 

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